Market Pulse Week 34 - 2013

Transport strikes led to decreased fruit sales activity in Colombia in week 34.

August 28 , 2013

Peru expects U.S. pepper market access

Despite recent rejections of contaminated paprika shipments, Peruvian growers are optimistic for U.S. fresh pepper market access.

August 28 , 2013

South African citrus waits in limbo on EU market

With five black spot interceptions, South African citrus exporters are wondering whether they'll be blocked from the EU.

August 28 , 2013

Thai govt claims Natural Fruit Company complied with labor laws

Finnwatch has questioned the methods of Thai government labor inspections that defended the Natural Fruit Company.

August 28 , 2013

Chile expects avocado production rise this season

Chile expects growth for its avocado harvest this year despite previous pessimism around frosts and low rainfall.

August 28 , 2013

Syngenta takes legal action against EU over insecticide ban

A neonicotinoid ban in Europe has prompted legal action from a leading Swiss crop protection company.

August 27 , 2013

NZ: Zespri records positive results for SunGold kiwifruit

Zespri's Dan Mathieson discusses how the gold kiwifruit transition is faring in the company's key destination markets.

August 27 , 2013

Chinese market grows for Ecuadorian foods

Ecuadorian mangoes and pineapples could find a greater place in the Chinese market.

August 27 , 2013

Sierra Leone looks to become West Africa's ethical option

With a new marketing board, Sierra Leone hopes to set its agricultural exports apart in Europe and the U.S.

August 27 , 2013

U.S. tests experimental foam to take on avocado tree pest

ARS scientists are testing an alternative to insecticide spraying for treating ambrosia beetles in avocado trees.

August 27 , 2013